Flaco's Tacos

Chicago Health Dept

1116-1120 W GRANVILLE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 6

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 44.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.4F, FISH 46.9F, SHRIMP 49.4f. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $65.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEASN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 5

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.15 OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DRY STORAGE UTILITY SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

MAY 1

2025

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM IN MAIN DINING AREA WITH HOT WATER AT 82F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE AT DRY STORAGE UTILITY SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

FEB 5

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11--- NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS AT THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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JAN 30

2025

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WEST DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)--- PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---- NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11--- NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER AND THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)--- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588254 ON 1-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.#55-MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE. #56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 28

2025

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH (MAIN KITCHEN) HAND WASHING SINK. WATER LINE DISCONNECTED. ALSO NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE EAST SIDE WASHROOM. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 82.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100 F AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER SHOOT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS INCLUDING TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WEST DISH ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED POOLING WATER ON FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FLUORESCENT BULBS ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER AND THE WEST DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588254 ON 1-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #44- SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.#55-MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE. #56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 18

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FIRE SUPPRESSION TANK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CEILING VENT COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB AND CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.

JAN 5

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WASH BASIN AT THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE IN-USE KNIVES BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED/CONTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL SURFACE BEHIND FAUCET AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEAD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN KITCHEN) FOR THE GLASS FLUORESCENT BULB AND CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 24

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

JUN 23

2022

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS IN THE DINING AREA ARE PROPPED OPEN. DOORS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE OBSERVED ON PREP COUNTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP-AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO MOVE KNIFE IN A CLEANABLE AREA.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAN OPENER BLADE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH? INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON CASTER WHEELS UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---OBSERVED FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SOILED. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.---OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE MICROWAVE HEAVILY SOILED. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.

APR 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BEEF,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD INSIDE LARGE BINS NOT LABELED .(BEANS, RICE,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR AND BY BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 9/12/2019, REPORT #2312197. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).

SEP 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 8-7-19 INSPECTION # 2304280. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090

AUG 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUT PROVIDE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 1-15-19 INSPECTION # 2252588. VIOLATION 58.FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090

AUG 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT.(SANITIZING SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS, MASK, GOGGLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUT PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN REPAIRED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

JAN 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.7-38-005.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

JUN 27

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 27

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR THAT AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS OR A CLEAN BUCKET

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

MAR 23

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-17,REPORT 1995460 #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936220 #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TODAY 3-13-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY FOUND SPLASH GUARD ON SITE , HOWEVER NOT INSTALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

MAR 13

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TWENTY POUNDS OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.6F,FOOD WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE PER MANAGER ON DUTY.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING REGISTRAR/MONEY THAN GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLED CUP CAKES BY PARTIALLY REMOVING PAPER, CUT EACH CUP CAKES IN FOUR THAN SET UP A TRAY FOR CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS AND HANDLING A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH ONE GLOVED HAND PICKED-UP A CAP FROM INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAN REMOVED GLOVE AND WENT BACK TO HER WORK STATION TOUCHING CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION COT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-16,REPORT #1936220 #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TODAY 3-13-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(1116 W GRANVILLE),NEED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK

SEP 14

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

SEP 9

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT, REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS) MUST SEAL BOTTOMS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

SEP 6

2016

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED FOR 2 FRONT SERVING/PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURE/SHATTERPROOF BULBS.

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